泰国商务礼仪__英文

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Belief taboo
Most Thais have a belief for Buddhism and their heads are considered scared ,so never touch the head of a Thai.
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Take off your shoes before entering a home or a building which has a Buddha image within. Step over a threshold, not on it.
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Honorific Titles
• Thais generally use first rather than surnames. • Academic and professional titles are highly valued and must be used . • Introduce and greet older people first.
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• You may begin eating as soon as you are served. • Leave a little food on your plate after you have eaten to show that you are full . Never leave rice on your plate as it is considered wasteful. Never take the last bite from the serving bowl . Wait to be asked before taking a second helping.
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Sitting with your legs apart or disk full is a taboo. Pointing with the foot or showing the soles of the feet is strongly discouraged , especially at images of the Buddha.
Pointing with the index finger or the full hand is considered rude.
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Eating habits and table manners
• Thai people like to eat chilies. The spicier, the better. “Pepper sauce" is indispensable for their meals . • Thai people do not like to drink hot tea ,they prefer to put some ice in it . They usually eat some fruits after meals. • A fork and spoon are the usual eating utensils by Thais . The spoon is held in the right hand and the fork in the left. • If you are invited to a Thai’s home , you should arrive close to the appointed time. Gifts like flowers , good quality chocolates or fruits are appropriate. Try to wrap your gift attractively but avoid in green ,blue ,or black as these are used at funerals.
Business Etiquette in Thailand
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OUTLINE
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• Greetings and Honorific Titles • Belief taboo
• Eating habits and table manners
• Tips on business
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Greetings and Honorific Titles
Handshakes only to greet foreigners. The “wai”,a standard traditional form of Thai style greeting , consists of a slight bow , with raising both hands upwards somewhere between the chest and the forehead. A “wai” can mean Hello , Thank you ,I’m sorry and Leabharlann Baiduoodbye.
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Tips on business
Business attire is conservative. Thais generally expect foreign visitors to be punctual. Discussing business before becoming acquainted is impolite. Communication is generally indirect .because being friendly and saving faces are important. Business relationship exist between people , not companies.
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• The higher the hands are held and the lower the bow ,the more respect you show. • The person who is junior in age or status is the first one to offer the “wai”
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Belief taboo
Writing in red is a taboo as they think that is for the dead.
Never try to comment on or inquire the secrets of the King or the royal family.